Sunday, February 26, 2023

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Our daily newsletter has timely information on every stage of your recruit or Marine's career in the Corps PLUS the EGA Shop store specials.


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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel Serrano. February 10, 2023.

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Learn About the Marine Corps

The Marine Corps Flag

The Marine Corps flag is scarlet and shows the Marine Corps emblem, which contains a fouled anchor, a globe displaying the western hemisphere, and a spread American Bald Eagle atop the globe. A ribbon held in the eagle's beak carries the Marine motto, "Semper Fidelis," (Latin for "always faithful").

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USMC Custom Engraved Coin ON SALE

This beautiful coin features the official Marine Corps Seal in stunning detail on the obverse. The reverse comes engraved with your choice of up to five lines of text.

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The History of the Battlefield Cross

The first appearance of the "battlefield cross" is not a known fact. Some believe it may have been during the Civil War where it may have been used to signify the location of a dead soldier to be collected and buried during which time they would call a temporary truce.

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Marine Corps Dress Blue Garment Bag

Our Marine Corps Dress Blue Garment travel and storage bag is an officially licensed product of the United States Marine Corps and is 100% made in the USA.

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Donations and How to Help

MarineParents.com Donation

We need your help this year to continue our services for 2023. Help ensure our online services and support are here for recruit and Marine family members this year. MarineParents.com, Inc. 3208 LeMone Industrial Blvd, Ste. BColumbia, MO 65201 Please encourage others to donate!

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$17 STANDARD RECRUIT T-SHIRTS!

Wear recruit shirts and wristbands the whole time your recruit is in boot camp! Plus, wristbands are just $1.

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During Boot Camp

The Crucible During Recruit Training

The Crucible is a test every recruit must go through to become a Marine. It tests every recruit physically, mentally, and morally and is the defining experience of recruit training. The Crucible takes place over 54 hours and includes food, sleep deprivation, and over 45 miles of marching.

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Pennant Sale!

The platoon number is a BIG DEAL in Marine Corps boot camp. It's the team your recruit has been training with for 13 weeks. Show our pride in your newly-minted Marine during the motor run and graduation with our Platoon Pennant.

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Shop Our Marine Family Store

Your purchase from our store EGAshop.com supports our troops.

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GRADUATION BANNERS ON SALE!

Celebrate your Marine's graduation with one of these banners!

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#HashtagStrong Sale!

Get your Recruit's Company trending with this #hashtag design!

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